Clemson’s star running back is taking his game to the NFL, but it’s his mentality that will set him apart. Ever since he took the field for the first time as a Tiger, Will Shipley was polarizing for the way he carried himself. The competitive nature was something he never hid and it showed up […]
Former Clemson all-purpose back Will Shipley saw his dream come true on Saturday when his name was called in the 2024 NFL draft. Shipley was drafted with the 127th overall pick in the fourth round by the Philadelphia Eagles. During his Clemson career from 2021-23, Shipley racked up 2,748 yards and 31 touchdowns on 526 […]
CLEMSON — The 2024 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night in Detroit and, as usual, Clemson has several players that likely will be selected by NFL teams over the next three days. Cornerback Nate Wiggins, defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro, linebacker Jeremiah Trotter, defensive tackle Tyler Davis, defensive end Xavier Thomas and running back Will Shipley […]
Multiple prominent NFL Draft analysts released their final prospect rankings this week, with the 2024 draft set to get underway on Thursday. NFL Network pundit Daniel Jeremiah has a handful of Clemson products among his final top 150 prospects for this year’s draft class, with cornerback Nate Wiggins topping the group (No. 36 overall). “Wiggins […]
There’s a strong comparison for a former Clemson running back in this year’s class. The 2024 NFL Draft is just two days away and Will Shipley has raised his stock extensively over the recent months with a strong Pro Day. It was crucial for him after an injury in the Gator Bowl and it’s led […]
NFL Draft week is upon us and there’s plenty of Clemson Tigers who will hear their name called over the weekend. ESPN’s Jordan Reid has released his full and final mock draft with the big day right around the corner. Six former Tigers made the list and two were predicted to be selected to the […]
NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks dove into the 2024 NFL Draft class, breaking down who he views as All-Pro and Pro Bowl-caliber prospects, along with five he sees as overachievers. Brooks named former Clemson running back Will Shipley among those overachievers – also known as “red star” prospects, as Brooks explained: On the “Move the Sticks” […]
A former Clemson star could be a quiet yet big pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Running back Will Shipley’s resume as a Tiger is a long one. The N.C. native finished his three seasons with 526 carries for 2,747 yards and 31 touchdowns. That earned him countless honors around the country but it didn’t […]
Believe it or not, Dabo Swinney has had more starting quarterbacks during his tenure at Clemson than running backs. In his 16-plus years as Clemson’s head coach, Swinney has had just eight true starting running backs, which began with James Davis and C.J. Spiller back in 2008. Who are the other six? Below is who […]
Clemson running back Will Shipley will see his dream come true later this month in the NFL draft. Shipley’s impressive Pro Day performance increased the buzz around the Tiger. In this edition of ‘What They Are Saying’ we look at what is being said on X (formerly Twitter) about the former Tiger running back. Clemson […]